Module 2 - Content

Knowledge about the wide application of mobile technologies in daily life for personal, professional, learning and social pursuits
Understanding of various new trends in using computing and communication capabilities to improve quality of life

Application of Mobile Learning (MLearning) in:

  • Games and competitive learning- Through the use of interactive games and contests installed on mobile devices, learners can construct their own knowledge and share among themselves.
  • Classroom learning- In the classroom, MLearning integrates with online learning management systems to provide tools for brainstorming, quizzing, and voting
  • Laboratories learning - In the laboratory, MLearning supports individual learning as well as collaboration learning. Mobile devices can be of benefit to laboratory environments for data gathering and control.
  • Field trip learning - In field trips, mobile devices support learning by collecting pictorial and textual data. Their mobility enables learning to take place in the field. maps
  • Distance learning - In distance learning mobile devices support the delivery of synchronous and asynchronous learning while in informal settings the devices support incidental and accidental learning.
  • Informal learning - MLearning supplements formal learning and teaching. Examples of content re usability frameworks are given in architecture issues of MLearning





New trends in using computing and communication capabilities
Devices are getting smaller and yet more feature-rich, and individuals and companies large and small are finding smarter ways to streamline operations by enhancing their IT infrastructure.

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Cloud computing
Cloud computing refers to the use of web - based computing systems, applications and service that are accessed independently from the underlying infrastructure. This enables computing services to be available where and when needed.

Social web
The social web is a term used to describe the social nature of the internet, where people interact and socialize online using social media and social networking applications. More recently the social web has extended to business and integration with mainstream media.

Social media
Social media provide a low - cost medium for individuals and organisations to produce and distribute content in ways that were previously only available through traditional (TV, radio and publications). This section focuses on growth of blogging and micro - blogging and its emergence as an important part of the media landscape.